And if you want to have the perfect “get-away-from-it-all” vacation, these three hotspots have less-crowded sister islands that are just as easy to get to.

Here are six islands where you can enjoy a life-changing vacation in a tropical paradise.

1. Bali

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Bali's beach and nightlife scenes are centered around Kuta Beach.

If you want to socialize and party, this is the place to be, but if you want to get away, there are plenty of alternatives on this diverse island.

The bustling city of Denpasar, while not a tourist destination per se, is a great place to see energetic markets and view the kind of exotic Hindu temples and statues that are found all over Bali.

Tourists seeking quiet can head to Amed, a remote fishing village with few tourists, which will seem a universe away from Kuta's crowded sands.

Meanwhile, the Infinity Bali Villa, located near the trendy beach town of Seminyak, is a great private rental estate option for people who want the enjoy this paradise without having the put up with a crowded resort.

2. Lombok

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Lombok is the main alternative to Bali.

It is a neighboring island that boasts the same lush interior landscapes and idyllic coastal areas.

However, Lombok has not experienced the same kind of overwhelming tourist boom that Bali has.

For that reason, this is a wonderful alternative to Bali for those who truly want to enjoy a vacation without being surrounded by hundreds of other sun-screen-slathered tourists.

3. Phuket

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Phuket is Thailand's largest island and one of its most popular destinations.

Like Bali, certain areas of Phuket are perfect for those seeking a lively beach scene and plenty of nightlife options.

Phuket's seaside hotspots, Patong, Kata, and Karon, host a majority of the tourists who visit this tropical paradise.

Protected as part of a national park, Nai Yang and Nai Thon beaches are perfect for travelers who want to leave the beach scene and neon-lit nightlife behind and explore the quieter side of this amazing island.

4. Koh Chang

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Koh Chang sits to the north of Phuket, much closer to the Thai capital of Bangkok.

This large island does draw tourists, but it is not nearly as crowded as the Land of Smiles' other headliners, Phuket and Koh Samui.

The white sand beaches of Koh Chang provide the kind of landscape that tourists usually imagine when they dream about a tropical paradise.

The best part about Koh Chang: many of the beaches are almost totally deserted, so you can enjoy the tropical idyll without any interruption.

5. Boracay

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Boracay, the most popular beach destination in the Philippines and one of the most famous in all of Asia, is certainly an attractive place for beach-lovers.

Josh Lew has been a travel blogger and editor for the past decade. Besides writing for Venuelust, he contributes to Mother Nature Network. He loves the US Midwest, where he grew up and continues to live, but he would rather be sitting on a beach in the Caribbean or Southeast Asia.